Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT manual Cluster Quick Start

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Step 6 Order the operating system and application software, as needed.

Deploying a MSCS environment:

∙Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition (includes Microsoft Cluster Server)

QTY	Item

2	Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition

Deploying a DCNT environment:

∙Windows NT Server 4.0 (required for each server)

∙Windows NT Service Pack 3 (required for each server)

∙DCNT* v1.1 SP2

QTY	Item	Part number

1*	DCNT v1.1 SP2	QB-53V9A-SA*

2	Windows NT Server, Standard	Provided with selected Alpha-based DIGITAL
	Edition 4.0	Servers if ordered from Compaq

2	Windows NT Server, Standard	Provided with selected Alpha-based DIGITAL
	Edition 4.0 Service Pack 3	Servers if ordered from Compaq
		Download from http://www.microsoft.com

*DCNT is included, at no additional charge, in the FR-CK450-RP/RR Cluster Kits; otherwise, you must order DCNT separately using part number QB-53V9A-SA.

Note: Both Custom Systems and our resellers offer operating system installation services.

Cluster Quick Start

This is a reprint of the new Cluster Quick Start, a high-level, generic overview of the installation and configuration of two-node clusters on Windows NT. Look for the Cluster Quick Start in upcoming Cluster Kits.

Whether you are using DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT or Microsoft Cluster Server to create a highly- available computing environment, the installation consists of many hardware and software components and procedures. To get you started, the Cluster Quick Start provides a high level, generic overview of the cluster installation and configuration process using a RAID Array and two servers. These instructions include general steps for both DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT and Microsoft Cluster Server and includes pointers to resources for detailed instructions. This overview does not replace the installation and configuration instructions provided in your software and hardware documentation.

Step 1 Unpack the Hardware and Software

§Unpack the Cluster Kit.

§Unpack and setup the new servers.

§Unpack the RAID Array and hard disks.

DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide

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Contents Compaq Clustering Solutions for Windows NT Prepared byContents Page Compaq Clustering Solutions Why CompaqClustering HardwareSolution Sizer Cluster KitsInterconnects ToolsEnterprise Cluster Software ServerMakerServerWorks Manager ClusterWORKSWorldwide Service and Support HighlightsMicrosoft Cluster Server Point of Failure OtherFeatures Digital Clusters for Windows NTHighlights ∙ Remote Cluster Administrator Dcnt v1.1 SP2Upgrading from Dcnt v1.0 to v1.1 SP2 ∙ Scalable designDcnt V1.1 SP1 ∙ Dcnt IP Address Failover Support for File Shares∙ Dcnt Elimination of Client Software Requirement ∙ Dcnt SQL Server Support EnhancementsUpgrading from Dcnt to Mscs Typical Dcnt EnvironmentSupported Dcnt Hardware AlphaServer 71xx Feature Differences between Dcnt and MscsWhy Buy Clusters from Compaq? IPX/SPXNetbeui TCP/IPServerWORKS Manager OverviewUsing ServerWORKS Manager with Clusters Discovering ClustersViewing Information about Cluster Resource Groups Cluster Member Information from the System Browser WindowSetting an Alarm on a Cluster Resource or Group Alarm Configuration WindowAdd New Component Status Alarm Category Tab Digital Server Cluster Kits Digital Server Cluster Kit OverviewMonitoring for Transitions Digital Server Cluster Kit Components ∙ External Storage CabinetsBA356 Ultra Cluster Kits FR-PCTAZ-FB SWDKT-DD8MM 68HD M ConnRA450 Cluster Kit Pedestal version FR-CK450-RP Rackmount version FR-CK450-RRSWXRA-W0 QB-5JCAE-SADcnt Page SWXRA-W4 BA35X-RJFR-PCSRA-EA RA7000 Cluster Kit DS-HSZ70-AH DS-HS35X-BCRA3000 Cluster Kit available today Page QB-5TWAE-SA QB-5TWAD-SA∙ Private Network Connection between Cluster Nodes ∙ SoftwareComponents not included in the Digital Server Cluster Kits RAID Management software and firmware∙ Base Clustering Software ∙ Servers∙ Disk Drives Part Number Capacity∙ LAN Network Connection Expansion Cabinets ∙ Storage OptionsStorage Original Part Number Description RAID Options RA450 OptionsPart Number Description RA7000 Options Ready-to-Go Clusters Cluster ContactsRA3000 Options Jeffrey James for RA3000 Angela Pitter for BA356Ready-to-Go Cluster Components Components not included in the Ready-to-Go Clusters∙ Tape drives ∙ Servers disk drivesOrdering Ready-to-Go Clusters Ready-to-Go Clusters Contacts∙ Priority Service Plan ∙ Business Critical Services∙ Bronze Support for Windows NT ∙ Bronze Software Support for Microsoft Windows NT ∙ Silver Support for Windows NT∙ Gold Support for Windows NT ∙ System Health Check for Windows NT Mscs Certified Configurations ∙ System Management Services for Windows NT∙ Software Support for Windows NT Mscs Certifications QTYOrdering Digital Hardware/Software for a NT Cluster Order two Digital ServersPage Digital Servers Page CPU version Min. Bios rev Min. SCU Rev Server Intel-based ServersAlphaServers Universal Platforms Platform CPU version Alpha BiosSupported with Dcnt QTY Intel-based Digital Servers QTY Alpha-based Digital ServersPower idle watts Model numberCapacity GB InterfaceFR-CK356-UP 6 max FR-CK356-UR 6 maxFeature BA356 RA450 RA7000 RA3000 Cache batteryFan Power supply Hard disk sizeRA7000 Options SWXRA-HCRA3000 Options Cluster Quick Start Unpack the Hardware and SoftwareDeploying a Mscs environment Windows NT Server, Enterprise EditionInstall Shared Bus Host Adapters Install Network CardsInstall Private Network Cable Install Hard DisksInstall RAID Drivers on Host a Install Console Software on Host aInstall RAID Drivers on Host B Install Microsoft Cluster ServerInstall Digital Clusters for Windows NT Pointers for More InformationSpecial Thanks